Unsung hero Landry Shamet shares real feelings after keeping Knicks’ dream alive

Landry Shamet is not a name that stands out on the New York Knicks roster. Yet, when his number was called in Game 5, he made the most of his minutes and drew the adulation of the Knicks fanbase as a result.

After the Knicks pulled off the 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday to keep their season alive, Shamet was asked to comment on the warm reception that he got from Madison Square Garden. In response, the seven-year pro out of Wichita State made his feelings for the fans perfectly clear.

"I love New York. I love these fans," Shamet said. "I see how they ride the wave with us, the highs and the lows. ... I just want to give everything I got to them."

With the Knicks needing to extend the series and overcome a 1-3 deficit, head coach Tom Thibodeau, who is known for his notoriously short rotations, gave more spot minutes than usual to a number of his bench players. In the 14 minutes that Shamet played off the bench in Game 5, he was able to make impactful plays on both ends of the floor.

These plays included a wide-open catch-and-shoot three, along with a long two-pointer off a pull-up. In addition, during one defensive sequence, Shamet smothered TJ McConnell on the baseline, forcing the Pacers guard to lose the ball.

In appreciation of Shamet's contributions, the New York faithful proceeded to chant his name and give him a standing ovation. Along with eliciting the fans' goodwill, Shamet was able to help the Knicks stay afloat in their best-of-seven encounter with the Pacers.

Shamet, however, will have to work even harder if he wants to run it back in Madison Square Garden this season, as Game 6 takes place in front of a rabid crowd inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Landry Shamet gets shoutout from famous Knicks fan after Game 5 performance

Several A-list celebrities have faithfully followed the Knicks this postseason, along with legions of fans in New York City. One of these celebrities, actor and director Ben Stiller, gave Shamet a shoutout after his hustle in Game 5.

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Shout out to LANDRY SHAMET

With the Knicks once again competing for their playoff lives on Saturday, Stiller and his celebrity friends will likely show up once again at courtside, cheering on Shamet and the rest of their beloved team.